May 3, 2018
4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Farmers Market is home to over 100 weekly vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, plants and flowers, arts and crafts and prepared foods. Join your friends and neighbors from 4:00 – 8:00 pm.
Music in the Junction is held from 5:30 – 8:30 pm.
Both events are free to attend, with food and beverage available throughout the district.
MoreMay 5, 2018
12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
200 & 300 blocks of 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Celebrating the Mexican heritage of many railroad workers during the establishment years of Valley Junction, this festival is an opportunity to recognize the Mexican community who helped James Jordan’s vision of bringing the railroad to the Des Moines area become a reality. In honor of our strong heritage, we will also present a proclamation and announcement of our Cinco de Mayo King and Queen.
MoreMay 20, 2018
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
A wide variety of items will be available at this juried fine art show, including paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, pottery, jewelry, furniture, clothing, stained glass, fiber and much more.
MoreJune 3 (all day)
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Our annual car show is open to all Ford powered vehicles. With many different classes of cars, we attract a large variety of top-notch show cars from all over the mid-west.
MoreJune 10 (all day)
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Step back in time and enjoy old treasures from the past! Historic Valley Junction will be celebrating its annual Antique Jamboree on Sunday, June 10th rain or shine. The Antique Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor antique shows in the Midwest. FREE admission and parking to the public.
MoreJuly 3, 2018
3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Join us for a celebration of the United States and all things IOWA!! Try food and drink from local Iowa vendors, crafts from Iowa makers, music from Iowa bands, and more!
MoreSeptember 9, 2018
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Step back in time and enjoy bagging some old treasures from the past! Historic Valley Junction will be celebrating its annual Antique Jamboree on Sunday, September 10th. Rain or shine, the antique show will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the 5th Street area of West Des Moines’ Historic Valley Junction. The Antique Jamboree is one of the largest outdoor antique shows in the Midwest. FREE admission and parking to the public.
MoreSeptember 13–23
Historic Valley Junction
Main Street Iowa Restaurant Week is a collection of activities featuring local eateries that are occurring in Main Street Iowa communities during a ten-day period (September 15-24). The state-wide promotion is coordinated by Main Street Iowa. Eat and love local this week and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for daily specials and spotlights!
MoreSeptember 16, 2018
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
October 12, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Friday, October 12th is Historic Valley Junction’s Fall Gallery Night. Many galleries will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. featuring new artwork by regional, national, and international artists. This event is free and open to the public.
MoreOctober 25, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Sip, Shop & Socialize after hours at participating stores! Participating stores will be offering special events each Thursday of Sip N Shop. List of participating businesses and events are below.
MoreOctober 28, 2018
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Join us for this fun, family-friendly event! The Pumpkin Walk features trick-or-treating, children’s activities and more.
MoreNovember 1, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Sip, Shop & Socialize after hours at participating stores! Participating stores will be offering special events each Thursday of Sip N Shop. List of participating businesses and events are below.
MoreNovember 8, 2018
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Sip, Shop & Socialize after hours at participating stores! Participating stores will be offering special events each Thursday of Sip N Shop. List of participating businesses and events are below.
MoreNovember 24 (all day)
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street & Railroad Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Small Business Saturday was started in 2010 as a counterpart to Black Friday and Cyber Monday as a way to encourage shoppers to patronize local businesses. What better way to celebrate this holiday than by shopping in Historic Valley Junction!
MoreNovember 29, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Join us for “Jingle in the Junction” on Thursday, Nov. 29, December 6 and December 13 from 5-9 pm. The businesses in Historic Valley Junction and the streets will be lined with over 150,000 twinkling lights, along with FREE horse drawn carriage rides, Santa and caroling, many new activities will be offered this year. Jingle in the Junction will be held from 5-9 pm each evening.
MoreDecember 6, 2018
5:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Join us for “Jingle in the Junction” on Thursday, November 16, November 30, December 7 and December 14 from 5-9 pm. The businesses in Historic Valley Junction and the streets will be lined with over 150,000 twinkling lights, along with your old favorites, such as FREE horse drawn carriage rides, Santa and caroling. Jingle in the Junction will be held from 5-9 pm each evening.
MoreDecember 13, 2018
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Historic Valley Junction
5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
Join us for “Jingle in the Junction” on Thursday, November 16, November 30, December 7 and December 14 from 5-9 pm. The businesses in Historic Valley Junction and the streets will be lined with over 150,000 twinkling lights, along with your old favorites, such as FREE horse drawn carriage rides, Santa and caroling. Jingle in the Junction will be held from 5-9 pm each evening.
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